Garden home planning exemption is now law — S.I. No. 340/2026, effective 27 July 2026.See what it means for your garden →

Serving Meath & surrounding counties

Modular homes & granny flats in Meath

Across Navan, Ashbourne, Ratoath and rural Meath, bigger gardens make room for our larger layouts — and the same 5–10 day on-site ICF build means the disruption is over in under a fortnight.

Fixed prices, custom designed

Pick your size

Every Nua Living modular home is custom designed for your site, with design, build and full project management included in the price. Choose the size that fits your garden and your plans.

Studio Flat

25 m² · Studio or small 1 bed

€69,000

+ VAT @ 13.5%

Planning
Exempt*
Build time
5–10 days

Ideal for a home office, rental unit or guest space. Includes design, build and full project management — every unit is custom designed.

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1 Bed Granny Flat

33 m² · 1 bedroom

€93,900

+ VAT @ 13.5%

Planning
Exempt*
Build time
5–10 days

A great option for longer-term living. In Dublin gardens especially, this size works well — enough space to live comfortably while keeping plenty of garden left over.

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1 or 2 Bed Granny Flat

45 m² · 1 bed (2 bed possible)

€126,500

+ VAT @ 13.5%

Planning
Exempt*
Build time
5–10 days

Our larger one-bedroom layout combines spacious living with modern design for comfortable independent living. Can be configured as a 2 bed if required.

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2 Bed Granny Flat

48 m² · 2 bedroom

€134,500

+ VAT @ 13.5%

Planning
Standard permission
Build time
5–10 days

A comfortable small apartment for long-term living. At 48 m² this size sits just over the 45 m² exemption threshold, so standard planning permission applies — we handle the application.

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*Subject to site eligibility under S.I. No. 340/2026 (same household, minimum 25 m² garden, separate entrance) — confirmed at your free site visit. Build time refers to the on-site structural build once foundations are ready; excludes design, planning and connections lead-time. Prices exclude site works, connections and professional fees.

What changed on 27 July 2026

Garden homes up to 45 m² no longer need planning permission

Check If My Garden Qualifies
  • Detached garden dwellings up to 45 m² are exempt under S.I. No. 340/2026.
  • Must sit in the rear garden of your main home, with a minimum 25 m² garden and separate entrance.
  • Owner must live in the principal dwelling; the exemption runs until 31 December 2030.
  • Building Control, fire safety and BER rules still apply in full — we manage all of it.

Information correct as of August 2026. Rules and grant terms can change — we'll confirm current eligibility for your specific site at your free consultation.

From first call to keys in hand

Our process

  1. 01

    Site Visit & Consultation

    We assess your garden or site in person and check it against current planning and exemption rules — free of charge, no obligation.

  2. 02

    Design & Fixed Price

    You get drawings and one fixed price. No surprise variations once the pour starts.

  3. 03

    Planning & Compliance

    We handle the paperwork — exemption declarations or planning applications, Building Control, structural sign-off, BER assessment.

  4. 04

    Build

    Primestructures completes the on-site structural build in just 5–10 days once your foundations are ready — every unit is custom designed and fully project managed.

  5. 05

    Handover & BER Cert

    Keys, warranty documents, and your BER certificate — ready to live in, rent out, or welcome family into.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Do you build granny flats in Meath?+

Yes. Nua Living builds ICF modular homes and granny flats across Meath and the surrounding counties. The site visit and consultation are free, and the on-site structural build takes 5–10 days once foundations are ready.

Do I need planning permission for a garden home in Meath?+

The S.I. No. 340/2026 exemption applies nationwide, including Meath: detached garden dwellings up to 45 m² are exempt from planning permission, subject to conditions (rear garden, 25 m² of garden remaining, separate entrance, owner living in the main house). We check your specific site free of charge.

How much does a granny flat cost in Meath?+

Prices are fixed nationwide: from €69,000 + VAT for a 25 m² studio to €134,500 + VAT for a 48 m² two-bed, including design, build and full project management. Site works, connections and professional fees are quoted after your free site visit in Meath.

Free, no-obligation quote

Get a fixed price for your site

Answer five quick questions to see whether your garden qualifies for the new planning exemption, then tell us a little about your site — we'll come back with honest numbers. No call-centre, no hard sell. You'll deal directly with Primestructures throughout.